Patient's question:
The connection between the glans and foreskin has been itchy for three or four days. It seems like I might have balanoposthitis. It keeps coming back, and now the itching has worsened. There are obvious white, scaly-like substances in the grooves of the inner foreskin and glans. What should a person with balanoposthitis do?Doctor's answer:
First, the main cause of balanoposthitis is excessive foreskin or phimosis. Due to the inability to clean the area frequently, the shedding of keratinized epithelium and the secretion of glands create a favorable environment for other bacteria, leading to chronic inflammation. Currently, in addition to systemic antibacterial treatment for balanitis, local cleaning should be performed. Twice to three times a day, oral anti-inflammatory medication can be taken, such as norfloxacin. If the foreskin is excessive, after the condition improves, circumcision can be considered. If surgery is not desired, after recovery, it is recommended to rinse with clean water daily and maintain cleanliness.